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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.84 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.84 and 176.44 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.84 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.84 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.84 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 78,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,840.45/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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